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I remember when he played for the Brewers. It was around the same time my anxiety disorder ramped up. I was going to quit playing softball (I didn't like being the center of attention when batting and physical activity was an anxiety trigger), but then my dad told me about him. I remember that he had a full page picture in the newspaper, and I taped it to my wall. He was an inspiration, and I didn't quit. I now play college ball!
What an awesome connection to this guy. I know he might be "weird", but it's also worth understanding that being in front of cameras and even being in front of a crowd to pitch is hard for this guy. But his love for the game and pure drive is what allows him to do this. Stick to your guns, know who YOU are and not what everyone else is seeing, and you'll do great! Good luck.
True Story: Zack's dad was my 7th grade geography and social studies teacher. His dad was an odd guy, but very nice and a good teacher. He rarely smiled or engaged in loose conversation but always stayed on task. One day as he was passing out assignments I was telling the classmate next to me about going to baseball practice after school. Mr Greinke heard this and lit right up and started talking to me about about his son and that he was a really good player and blah-blah-blah!!! Mr Grease Monkey (his nickname) never reacted like that before, or ever again. Everybody in class was surprised to hear him talking so relaxed and happy. I always remembered the odd 7th grade teacher. Several years later I bought a pack of Bowman baseball cards and pulled a Zack Greinke rookie card. I flipped it over and saw he was from Apopka FL and knew exactly who he was. I've just always had a better understanding of why he is the way he is. Like father like son.🙂
Honestly one of the coolest athletes on the planet. He's dominated for the better part of 2 decades and managed to make the media and general public adore him by fighting through his social anxiety. He deserves such a huge celebration when he retires, although I'm sure he wouldn't want that.
Same here. I'm also a Yankee fan,and yeah,you gotta call it when you see it. For me,the worst was 2004,after the A-Rod/Bronson Arroyo incident against Boston. A-Rod did that shit,the umpires made the right call,and Yankee fans were assholes for throwing shit on the field that night.
@@mh-do3pe Yay,let's talk shit about New York and LA! So original! Don't you Midwesterners have anything better to do? Oh,right...there's only so many cows you can tip over. Honestly,as someone who's been to 21 different states plus D.C., you guys are the rudest, especially Wisconsin and Missouri. Just downright MISERABLE people in those states. Then again,when people tell you not to live in their towns, believe them
I love Greinke for one of the coolest reasons a kid could have. I was about 8 (2008) when I started pitching and he played for our Royals. My Dad and I met him outside at the old 'cage' where the players used to park at Kauffman. He turned me down an autograph and I was devastated. My Dad had emailed him and explained that we were huge fans of his, and die hard supporters of the team, but that moment had broken a new little pitcher's heart for a little bit. Zack personally wrote back, asking for our home address, that he'd like to send me something. He then apologized and explained a bit about his mental state and social anxiety, which of course my 8-year-old self knew nothing about. But he promised us he would try to be better, especially toward fans. A week later I got an envelope in the mailbox that you would've thought equaled Christmas for me. Inside were two signed Greinke rookie cards and a hand written letter to me and my Dad. Not only was that amazing, but his actions spoke louder than words. Every game we went to afterward that we stayed after for autographs, Zack was one of the first ones to come out of the gate and start signing for every little pitcher out there. I'm almost 21 now with terrible knees, shot out shoulders, can barely throw a ball more than once, and I make music. But looking back on it, I really understand more of what was going on with this man and I respect and appreciate his actions that much more. Thank you for such a fond memory, Zack.
As a teenager with depression and SAD (and Aspberger’s!) Greinke was a huge inspiration to me. I mean, to see someone with similar issues to you succeeding as an adult in a high pressure environment - that was truly uplifting in a way I can not explain
Blake McConnell everyone that knows him thinks of him as like a robot with no emotion. He just always seems like he’s in a awkward situation when talking, like Greinke
Hardly. Why compare him to a NBA player.? Zack is a MLB player and a good one....he's not wearing his politics on his shirt like certain tall, dark "things"
I dont even like baseball, but this came up in my feed and I admire his willpower. As everyone is saying he suffers from anxiety, it is so admirable he has been able to maintain playing in front of so many people. He's just quirky, but in a good way. I admire him.
He has a unique personality. I love it when he starts talking in the mound. What an entertainer~! I’m actually on a mission of collecting Greinke’s fanmade videos. Thanks for sharing this. I love him since his Dodgers years, and got really sad when he left :( I wish him happiness always. He’s a precious baseball player 💙💙
He behaved so calm when facing reporters and pitching (in front of dozens thousands people) . I think it is so rare to see a person with social anxiety behaving like this. Very respect him. His pitching speed is in low 90s even high 80s but still with dominance so maybe he can have another 20 wins season before retirement.
Greinke broke his collarbone in that fight, but it's awesome to see a pitcher stand up to a hitter charging the mound instead of running, especially when Quentin has AT LEAST 50 pounds on him
I remember that! And Quentin was cut a year later (2014) from the Padres and never heard from again. Zach is still going strong. I really enjoy watching him pitch. He gives the signs and delivers exactly those pitches, yet most still can’t hit off him. That 54 MPH effice? Who else can do that today? It’s fun to watch if you are in to pitching.
Quentin personally is an ass clown. All players were cool with me when I would see them in the tunnel or going into the batting cage except for that ass hole. Always had an attitude on him. He would sit there and act like a tough ass to Hoffman’s boys when they would go to the games as well. This was back in 2013/14 when I worked there.
He’s being himself and doesn’t give a shit lol even though he is awkward sometimes he is still a great person and don’t forget about his social anxiety that’s why all his interviews are a little awkward but that’s ok I feel for Zach love this man
I remember when he played for the Brewers. It was around the same time my anxiety disorder ramped up. I was going to quit playing softball (I didn't like being the center of attention when batting and physical activity was an anxiety trigger), but then my dad told me about him. I remember that he had a full page picture in the newspaper, and I taped it to my wall. He was an inspiration, and I didn't quit. I now play college ball!
I love seeing Zack succeed despite his anxiety issues. Hes played a long time and made himself a lot of money all while dealing with mental health issues.
@@mo938 lol good one troll. but agreed with o.p. zack is too likable. he's so in his own world I wouldn't be surprised if he had no idea what was going on behind the scenes...behind the center field wall I mean..behind the room with the monitor and sunflower seeds I mean..behind the door leading into the clubhouse with personalized electronic buzzers i mean
While a member of the Dodgers, Zack spoke out at a team meeting to complain that some of his teammates didn't wash their hands after they "pooped". He actually said pooped. Great pitcher though
He reminds me of my best friend in high school. He wouldn’t say a word when he was around a bunch of people, but wouldn’t STFU when he was with me or his family.
My brother played with him at Conway Little League in Orlando when they were kids. He acted the same then also, but was just shy and didn't talk a whole lot. He's a really nice guy.
Back when Greinke was called to the majors for the first time, he asked if he could be sent back down to Single-A so he could start over and play shortstop instead.
He's not weird, he's unique. Normal people are weird. I'd rather be different, than to be normal like everyone else. I'd rather be unique and different, than to be normal and miserable.
We have a saying in Arizona: he's a space alien, but he's OUR space alien. Well, sadly, he isn't ours anymore. He is still very much loved and missed by all Diamondbacks fans.
I went to a Royals fan day where he had a Q&A session. The first question asked was “what have you been up to in the off season?” Zack spent about 30 minutes telling us about his World of Warcraft guild and some raids they did. That was the entire Q&A session.
Every damned reporter, “What are you feeling right now? How are you feeling about tomorrow’s game? What’s going through your head right now?” Ask better questions. Sports journalism has devolved into this weird navel gazing where people have no idea what a good question is, what inspires athletes to talk, and what makes for enjoyable interviews.
Remember him with KC when he was having head problems... I am a Tiger fan, 1 year his fastball is at 92mph at tigers are hammering him. Following year he’s hitting 98mph and a CY type pitcher
When I was little, my dad gave signed baseballs to me. It was the players I was most like. I got a ball that said Zack Greinke, because I was so good at blocking all yelling and drama out while I was pitching
Zack Greinke inspired me alot because people called me weird because I would always be distant to others too and yes I did had social anxieties too and battled depression and social anxiety and he really did inspired me alot
I suffer with social anxiety as well, really bad social anxiety. When I read that his anxiety was used against him in Yankee stadium, I was so upset at it because I would have been embarrassed. I felt so bad for him as well because I know what he was feeling at that moment
I like Zack as a person too. I was a massive Brewer fan, I live here in Milwaukee, so naturally I was ecstatic to hear we picked him up. He was amazing
my old coach was on the same team as him in college and he said that greinke would tell his coach that he wanted to play shortstop and that he wouldn’t take no for an answer lol
Love how he didn't escalate the fight vs the Padres, but also didn't back down. Lowered the shoulder, absorbed most of the impact, and stayed on his feet (until the swarm arrived).
Watching him pitch drives me ballistic....up 0-2 on every hitter than goes into ocd mode when he can finish them off and the pitch count is through the roof
7:00 This is why I hate umpires. They should just be abolished or not given so much authority. They're just guys who couldn't make it as cops or got bullied in school by jocks, so they just throw players out the game for the littlest thing and don't even want to discuss it and reconsider.
I have social anxiety, also, and can totally feel his pain while watching this. The one good thing I've noticed about people with social anxiety is we can be very determined and successful individuals, but that comes after accepting who you are and going about your business. "I have social anxiety, but that is not going to stop me from accomplishing my goals."
Dude's just trying to get on. Battling depression and anxiety and dealing with an insatiable media organization. Just keep shovin' it, Zack... Love your style
